Movie Reviews

This is the greatest!!!

Beth Wilder | Louisville, KY USA | 12/06/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have seen all three versions of this ballet, and in my opinion, this one is by far the best. I consider it the most "Russian" in feel and presentation -- there is a strength, an energy, and a finesse in this version that the other two lack.Bessmertnova, as always, is beautiful and the epitome of grace. Vladimirov is incredible as Ivan -- he begins as a youthful, brooding character and gradually becomes a sinister, rather paranoid, but powerful leader. I have watched this particular ballet repeatedly, and I never tire of it."

Dark & depressing

joanna hoke | usa | 08/18/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Well this is a very rare look at Ivan. Here is a character I didn't know much about but learned a great deal from this ballet & the description that comes with it. The dancing is like nothing I have seen. this is a fabulous dvd & ballet lovers will not be dissapointed, recommend this highly."